The Homecoming Train

This short story is a prequel to Before He Became a Monster.

When people consider Charles Manson, they often wonder how a child could grow into a one of America's most sinister criminals. This short story offers a good starting point toward a solid understanding. It is based on a true story told by Manson himself. The story is a fair portrayal of actual occurrences.

The narrative chronicles twelve year old Charles Manson's escape from Father Gibuilt's Boys Home in Terra Haute, Indiana and his cross country travel to rejoin his mother in Indianapolis.

The story is characterized by unique subject matter, evocative language and unexpected turns.